2 . Labor Dav Plan Conference On W elfare, Recreation Program Complete Three big dances will cli- max Labor Day celebrations in the city, it was announced this week. They will be held at the Embassy Ballroom, 1024 Davie Street, where Vancouver workers can en- joy modern dancing to Ernie Buchanan and his band; at Alma Academy, Broadway and Aima, and at Hastings Auditorium. The day's program will begin at Brockton Point at 1 p.m. with 15- minute programs by the Kitsilano Boys Band. Addresses of welcome will be given by Mayor Cornett and ©. E. Leary, president of Van- ecouver Labor Council. Already many entries have been received for the sports program. An interesting feature will be the union beauty contest at 4 p.m. Masters of ceremonies will be Bill Stewart, Boilermakers presi- dent, Pete Canavan, Aeronautical Lodge 756, [WA President Harold Pritchett, Charles MacDonald, Police Federation, and Gordon Gordon, of Radio Station CIOR- The committee in charge of the program has announced that pro- vision has been made to care for children while parents enjoy La- bor Day events. A special chil- dren’s program has been planned to start at 1 p.m. at Laumberman’s arch in Stanley Park. Refreshments will be served free to children under 6, who will be entertained by a clown and a number of novelty events. A com- plete day nursery will be set up under joint auspices of the House- wives League and Dock and Ship- yard Workers union. 4100% Union House PAc. oesat Meet Me at KING’S CAFE for a Square Meal! THE BEST OF FOOD Your Host—GEORGE DRICOS 212 Carrall Street > _- HAst. 0340 766 E. ee Hastings Steam Baths Vancouver, B.C. Always Open. 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So that all trade unionists may be able to be present for the discussion, the conference will be divided into two sessions, beginning at of the urgency of the in the face of delinquency Because situation, and growing juvenile brought about partly by the serious housing shortage and Jack of recreational planning in Vancouver, an initiative commit- tee was set up at the suggestion of the BC Parent-Teacher Asso- ciation to make plans for calling of a broad inclusive conference. The committee includes _repre- Fs Bradford British Columbia Association, Van- eouver Labor Council, Dominion Provincial War Emergency Train- ing School, Boilermakers Union, Vancouver Trades Council, BC Teachers Federation, Housewives League, Selective Service, Aero- natical Lodge 756, Y¥WCA and YMCA. The conference will break up into discussion groups to consider general recreational needs and activities for industrial workers, swing shift and Sunday entertain- ment, the teen-ager in employ- ment, leadership, recruiting and training, problems of youth and the family in wartime, the com- munity, its problems and possi- bilities, and adult education, Also to be considered are the possibilities of applying PC 4703, which authorizes establishment ME. sentatives of: Parent-Teacher ® Tug-o-War @ Pro-Rec Display @ Beauty Contest 2 and 8 p.m. of recreation for war workers and has set aside an initial ap-- propriation of $40,000 for the pur- pose, to conditions and needs here. A questionnaire sent to organi- zations electing delegates to the conference asks: In your opinion, is there a need among the members of your organization for an edu- cational-recreational program? What specifically is your or- ganization doing to meet these needs? -Have you any suggestions as to what should be the main ob- jectives of this committee? Employers groups will also be represented at the conference. Delegates are expected from Wartime Industries Coordinating Council and from Junior Board of Trade. “The conference has been called to discuss the broad issues of education and _ recreation.” said Charles Ovans, member of the initiative committee repre- senting the BC Teachers Federa- tion. “Important considerations are the lack of creative outlook, the question of unitizing existing community centers and opening new ones.” It is expected that several dele- gates will emphasize the advisa- bility of Sunday shows for war workers. Special attention will be paid to the intensified housing shortage. Marjorie Bradford, secretary of the initiative committee and rep- resentative of the Council of Social Agencies, explained to committee members in outlining welfare needs for 1944 that as an official of social agencies she and her fellow workers realized what effect housing conditions such as exist here have on parents and children alike. “These conditions must be over- come,” she added. Labor Minister George Pearson has signified his approval of the conference and delegates from the provincial labor department will be present. In considering immediate ac- tion, delegates will study applica- tions of sections of the order-in- council on wartime recreation which state “the minister of labor reports that the provision of recreational facilities for war workers will tend to improve morale and increase efficiency, and that ... in consideration of the increase in population of certain centers of war produc- tion, it is advisable for the pro- vincial governments and Do- minion government to accept a certain measure of responsibility in this connection.” The order-in-council goes on to provide that “it shall be the duty of the director of National Selec- tive Service to make every effort to negotiate agreements with provinces or municipalities with respect to the provision “of recre- ational facilities for war work- ers.” “This conference can accom- plish a great deal,” said John Wiedor, representing the Boiler- makers union on the initiative committee. “Employers, trade unionists, social workers, parents, teachers and other citizens will meet to discuss the problems of recreation and education. Ab- senteeism can be reduced by proper recreational facilities; adult education should be extend- ed to explain the growth of fas- cism. An educated community is | a strong bulwark of democracy.” John Wigdor Shipyard Reyue Casting Begins First casting and rehearsals for Labor Theater shipyard revue, to go into production this month, will be held on Friday evening, September 10, at 7:30 p.m., at Labor Youth Federation head- quarters, 875 East Hastings street, opposite Hastings auditorium. Rehearsals will begin immedi- ately for dancers, singers, musi- cians, and those interested in tak- ing part in skits. Also urgently needed are those who can con- tribute as costume designers, stage Managers, property men and script girls. Applications are available at Labor Theater offices, 119 Shelly Building, 119 West Pender street (phone MArine 7642), and most union offices. The committee in charge of pro- duction emphasizes that while ex perience is preferable it is not essential, as dancing and acting classes will be set up at once. Two dance classes will be held weekly, in ballet and modern dancing. Saunders Speaker On CBC Program Charles A. Saunders, president of the Dock and Shipyard Work- ers Union and columnist for The People, will be one of the speak- ers on a special coast-to-coast Labor Day program to be broad- cast over the CBC network on September 6 at 7:15 p.m. The program will consist of three sections, to originate in Halifax, Montreal and Vancouver, with speakers representing labor at each point. Vialifax will have a representa- tive of the American Federation of Labor, and Montreal a member of the Catholic Syndicates. Saun- ders, who will speak from station CBR, Vancouver, was chosen to represent the Canadian Congress of Labor in BC at the last meet- a of the Vancouver Labor Coun- ceil. "it was “annulled a few 7 Mills | Waste Wood Vancouver Consun- Council this week de that the governmen islation forbidding was passed several yea: later, without fanfare or ity which attended its pasa; without the knowledge — people.” a. The situation where gor was being destroyed becaus - ceilings made its sale w able was uncovered by wives League members week, when more than couver housewives signed — ment to the effect tha would prefer to pay higher charged by a local trucker than have his trucks orde | the streets for evasion o ceiling rules. When a number of won pressing concern over th pect of a iuel shortage # ter, marched in a body 1 office of the local fuel ec and demanded immediate the Housewives League fi 3 resolution for submission ¥ Consumers Council. i “Tt looks as if some iz @ concern is trying to coi whole wood market,” John McPeake, represen Boilermakers union on t sumers’ Council. “ay | Mrs. Doris Hartley, Hoi League president, repor Vancouver Fuel Board i mending that ceilings wood be raised enough it profitable for dealers t it. “There is without 2 black market dealing in this city,” she added, af: erous delegates had told dealings with fraudule dealers. ‘ CLASSIFID Notices A charge of 50 cents for sertion of five lines 0 made for notices appe : this column. Canadian Aid to Rus Auxiliary No. 1. Used ct all kinds always urgentl 835 West Pender Stret MArine 2744. Labor Youth Federatic Friday, September 3, 9: 875 East Hastings. Wa jive.. Novelty prizes. A 25 cents. Cloverdale branch of t Progressive party will n day, Sept. 13, 8 p.m. in eral hall, to hear dele ports on the national ct Members of the ¥ branch, Labor Progress are reminded of the hot ing in their new club-r Davie street, Saturd: September 11, 8 p.m. South Vancouver brat Progressive party, if members and friends to warming at Norquay ha don street at Kingsway; September 4, 8 p.m. floor show. Admission, —